Free Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Awareness Trainings

Over the last three years, community stakeholders from Chicago’s west and south side participated in evidence-based free mental health training sessions with a goal of reducing the stigma of mental health and addiction, increasing awareness and knowledge, and providing information about resources available in the community. Since the beginning of 2017, over 2,200 stakeholders have … Continued

Free Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Awareness Trainings

Over the last three years, community stakeholders from Chicago’s west and south side participated in evidence-based free mental health training sessions with a goal of reducing the stigma of mental health and addiction, increasing awareness and knowledge, and providing information about resources available in the community. Since the beginning of 2017, over 2,200 stakeholders have … Continued

Mental Health Resources for Faith Leaders

Because religion and spirituality often play a vital role in healing, people experiencing mental health concerns often turn first to a faith leader. As such, clergy are often gatekeepers or “first responders” when individuals and families face trauma, mental health or substance use problems. In this important role, clergy can help dispel misunderstandings, reduce stigma … Continued

INTERFAITH LUNCH DIALOGUE : Mental Health and Trauma: Providing Hope, Help and Healing

Because religion and spirituality often play a vital role in healing, people experiencing mental health concerns often turn first to a faith leader. As such, clergy are often gatekeepers or “first responders” when individuals and families face trauma, mental health or substance use problems. In this important role they can help dispel misunderstandings, reduce stigma … Continued